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    NP8170 3D Screen Questions

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Fractaleon, Oct 8, 2011.

  1. Fractaleon

    Fractaleon Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am interested in buying a Sager and had a few questions and a topic no one has posted in yet:

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/wha...9-buying-laptop-urgency-two-mind-already.html

    I noticed the screen only comes in Matte, not a big issue. What I want to know is does a 3D screen hinder any normal use on it, for instance doing school work, programming, word processing, youtubing?

    Also how is the 3D controlled, by the GPU, like the 580m?

    What is the life expectancy of a 3D screen compared to a regular screen?

    Thank you.
     
    Fractaleon, Oct 8, 2011
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  2. Larry@LPC-Digital

    Larry@LPC-Digital Company Representative

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    Great choice! Yes it does come in Matte only. There are many using this screen for non-gaming, non-3D and it is a great screen!

    From what we have been told the life expectancy is no different than the standard displays. Yes the 3D is by the video card. This is a main reason why these are shipping with only the nVidia cards only at this time. :)
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    Larry@LPC-Digital, Oct 8, 2011
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    mythlogic Company Representative

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    The screen is great for all uses, its still a 120Hz screen when not in 3D mode. So its just fine for everything.

    The 3D is controlled by profile and by keystroke in the NVidia control panel and game. So you can turn it on and off as you need to. For the life expectancy it should last just as long as every other LED LCD screen.
     
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  4. Fractaleon

    Fractaleon Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thank you for the quick replies and clear answers.

    Would you happen to know if the NP8170 contains an HDMI input? If so would the 120ghz screen impact display of a PS3 console plugged in?
     
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    Sorry it does not have a HDMI in port. Below is a list of it's ports....

    1 HDMI output Port
    1 DVI-I output Port
    2 USB 3.0 Ports
    2 USB 2.0 Ports (one with Power Share)
    1 eSATA Port (USB combo)
    1 IEEE-1394a Fire Wire
    1 Headphone Jack
    1 Microphone Jack
    1 Line-In Jack
    1 S/PDIF output Jack
    1 RJ-45 LAN (10/100/1000Mbps)

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    Larry@LPC-Digital, Oct 8, 2011
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    Ok, no problem, was just wondering. Thank you.
     
    Fractaleon, Oct 8, 2011
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    Can you watch 3D blu-ray movies on the 3D screen with the standard 6x Blu-ray reader you can equip the NP8170 with? Or are they not supported?
     
    Fractaleon, Oct 9, 2011
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  8. Larry@LPC-Digital

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    With the NVIDIA 3D Vision Glasses Kit Bundle ordered with this screen, yes you can. :)
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    Larry@LPC-Digital, Oct 9, 2011
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    Cool, thank you.
     
    Fractaleon, Oct 9, 2011
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    droosh Notebook Guru

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    droosh, Oct 9, 2011
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